By Gideon Njoku
Six Chiefs have been dethroned by the Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, for attending the campaign flag-off of the Labour Party, LP, at the Apapa area of Lagos State.
What angered the Monarch, according to him, is that the Chiefs went to the event without any clearance from him, and, thus, violated Palace protocol. Their presence there was an impersonation of him.
The dethroned Chiefs are: Chief Lateef Ojora (Bale Alaba Oro), Chief Saliu Biliamin (Bale Alafia Dodoro), and Chief Taiwo Hassan (Bale Oke Ira).
Others are Chief Idris Ojora (Bale Abule Kere), Chief Hakeem Oseni (Bale Mosafejo Amukoko), and Chief Sule Balogun (Balogun of Abule Kere).
Their dethronement followed a meeting held at the Palace on Monday, where Oba Oyegbemi described the actions of the Chiefs as unacceptable.
The statement which dethroned them reads:
“Following the outcome of this event, which unfolded without his prior knowledge, Kabiyesi Ojora summoned the Bales, Balogun, and the Ojora Councils to his ancient Palace for clarification.
“In a tone marked by disappointment and authority, Kabiyesi stated that the Chiefs’ actions were in violation of their duties. He reiterated that no Chief should make decisions or act on his behalf without his explicit consent, as they all serve to represent him and uphold the traditions of the land.
“The decisive action of dethroning the six Chiefs underscores his commitment to maintaining order and coherence within his leadership structure. During this assembly, Kabiyesi also took the opportunity to commend the present Government’s ongoing development initiatives in Ojora Land, expressing his commitment to continue supporting the Administration as it fosters growth and progress for the Kingdom.”
It is not known yet if the Chiefs went to the Labour Party event as the representatives of the Monarch or in their individual capacities.
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